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Bisgard Family History

Bisgard Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bongard, Wingard, Billard, Bossard, Bogard, Biscardi, Lingard

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Where is the Bisgard family from?

You can see how Bisgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bisgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bisgard families living in Middlesex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bisgard's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bisgard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisgard. 84% of Bisgard men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Dentist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Bisgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisgard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Bisgard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Bisgard. For the veterans among your Bisgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisgard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bisgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisgard in 1964 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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